Offshore staff
HOUSTON — Petrobras has selected Dril-Quip to supply drill-through systems for its presalt development wells offshore Brazil following a competitive bid process.
Dril-Quip cited its recent technological advances, such as its Big Bore II "e" wellhead development and achievements in seal qualification.
Under the drill-through systems wellhead contract agreement, the company will aim to help Petrobras achieve rig time savings of up to six days per well in ultradeep waters, leading to cost savings and lower carbon emissions.
The Big Bore II technology is designed to eliminate the need for additional lockdown devices, employing advanced seal assemblies and enabling streamlining of drilling procedures.
11.17.2023
